How might sharing time with like-minded people leave you feeling inspired? This weekend, Sue's been on a workshop she loved! And quite by chance, she found herself in the company of two people who'd left behind jobs in the corporate world to do something entirely different. Plus another who had very different ideas about 'having a job' to the ones Sue grew up with. 

What can you gain from taking a quick pause to reflect?  In Sue's case, it's the translation of her many disconnected thoughts into some semblance of order, and the realisation that she's come further than she thought. One month into 'finding my way', she's reflecting on her key take-outs so far.

Feeling overwhelmed when you've gone from living life at 100mph to hitting the brakes? How is this even possible? Today Sue's feeling she has lots of disconnected ideas floating around her ideas but doesn't know quite what to do with them. She tries to pin down a couple of ways to help things feel a bit more under control.

Are you sometimes so focused on the future that you miss the special moments right in front of you? Today Sue's discovered the concept of Ichigo Ichie, and couldn't quite place why it resonated so strongly ... until she decided to revisit her signature character strengths. Here she describes her first impressions of Ichigo Ichie and signposts a quick and easy online strengths questionnaire.

What if you could write a new you into existence? Today Sue's determined not to take all her 'finding myself stuff' too seriously. So she asks her nephew what he'd do in her shoes ... and quite likes the sound of his suggestions. Now she just needs a little plan to 'try on' what it might feel like to do that kind of work. And live that kind of life. Interesting? Or just a bit of a fanciful waste of time? See what you think!

"What's the dumbest thing you could do?" That's what Sue's just been asked by a creative thinking app! After years of telling herself she's 'just not the creative type', she's feeling dumbfounded/challenged/energised/tickled to discover her biggest motivator might just be ... creativity! So today, she's taking a few curious baby-steps into exploring unfamiliar territory.

Could old beliefs and assumptions be getting in your way? That's what Sue's been pondering today, thanks to a spot of inspiration from philosopher Aldous Huxley. She reminds herself of the principles of Beginner's Mind, and finds a simple tip to help put it into practice.

Today's about sources of inspiration. Sue's feeling all fired up after discovering a podcast focused on people choosing a second career in teaching, and a series of articles about people who've discovered (and realised) their callings later in life.  She looks to psychology for an explanation of why these particular pieces have given her such a confidence boost.

Do we need a purpose and passion in life, to feel fulfilled? Should that purpose be a BIG, 'shoot for the moon' one? And is the ideal always to get paid for doing the things we love? Today Sue's pondering why she rebels against some conversations on life purpose, and what might be some of her ingredients for living a meaningful life. (She's also wrestling with how to pronounce IKIGAI!)

What are the words you use, when you talk to yourself?  Today Sue's having another 'grrr-this-is-so-frustrating-when-will-things-move-forward' day. So she's recalling an old positive thinking technique she's used for years to stop the voice in her head taking over when things feel frustrating or anxious. She's also been listening to a talk from psychologist Ethan Kross, suggesting that 'distanced self-talk' can help. She's going to give it ago. Even if it does sound a bit strange!